The Ranking System!
MyLeague has one of the simplest ranking systems ever used for competitive play. The concept was adopted from the ranking system used on the official Case’s Ladders. We call it a "Ladder" because each member holds a unique rank or "rung" that represents their standing among other members. The highest-ranked member holds the #1 Ladder position; for example, someone ranked #2 is ranked below the #1 member. The goal is to "climb" the Ladder all the way to the top!

• When you first join, you are placed in an “Unranked” category on the League.
• You become "Ranked" after winning your first League match. (Unranked members may play each other, and the winner becomes ranked at the bottom of the League.)
• When you defeat a higher-ranked member, you move up in rank 50% the distance between their rank and your own.
  • Example: If you are ranked #50 and you beat the #1 ranked member, then your new rank would be 25.
• Your rank on the League does not go down if you lose a match unless your opponent is ranked DIRECTLY below you.
  • Example: If you are ranked #5 and the #6 ranked member defeats you, then your new rank would be #6.
• When members ranked below you are victorious against members ranked above you, it's possible the member will jump over you in rank and you will move down one rung. This depends on the ranks involved.
  • Example(per 50% rank gain) :You are currently ranked #7. If the #10 ranked member defeats the #1 ranked member, then #10 will advance to the #5 rung and you will fall to the #8 rung.


Account Rules

• League Names
  • If your League name is deemed offensive or contains profanity, your account may be removed.
  • If your League name is deemed abusive towards another member, your account may be removed.
  • You can edit your League name by using the ‘My Account’ tab and choosing the ‘Edit Username’ option. If you have problems changing your League name, please use the ‘Contact Admin’ link, located on the 'Support' tab.
• E-mail Address
  • Your E-mail address must be kept current at all times, in case you need to be contacted. You can use the 'Edit E-mail Address' link on the 'My Account' tab to edit your E-mail address.
• Password Security
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password.
  • You are not permitted to share your password with anyone for any reason.
• Inactivity
  • In order to keep the League as dynamic as possible, your account will be automatically deleted if you are inactive for 255 days. However, one of the features of our Premium Membership Program is never being deleted for inactivity. Information regarding our Premium Membership Program can be found here .
• Multiple Accounts
  • Only one account is allowed per person. There are no exceptions to this rule.
  • It is forbidden for more than one person to use or share the same account.
  • Multiple accounts from the same location will be investigated and possibly removed.


Challenges
Note: Please consult the Admin staff regarding whether or not League challenges are permitted for this League. A challenge is defined as a request for a match with a higher-ranked member. Whether you are the challenger or the one being challenged, there are some rules that must be followed. Violating these rules may result in penalties. If you notice anyone violating these rules, please contact the Admin staff.

• Chat
  • The best way to find League matches is to announce in chat that you are looking for a League match so that other members will know you are interested in League-play. You can also directly challenge a specific member in chat.
• Formal Challenges
  • Most Leagues permit the use of Formal Challenges. A complete overview of the Formal Challenge system can be found here .
• 24 time(s) Per Day
  • You may play the same member 24 time(s) per day. However, you may play as many different members as you would like on any given day. A “MyLeague” day begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
• Verify Information
  • We recommend you ensure a potential opponent is also a member of the League before starting your match. You can do this very easily by searching for your opponent using the 'Search for Players' tool.


Playing a Match
Once you are ready to start playing a League match, there are some guidelines governing game play that you should keep in mind.
• Opponents
  • You are not allowed to report losses to another member that also plays from the same computer as you. Our security software will detect this activity if it is attempted, and participating accounts may be penalized or removed.
• Sportsmanship
  • The same rules that apply to behavior in chat (covered in a later section) also apply during matches.


Reporting the Match
Once your match is completed, the loser of the match is responsible for reporting the loss immediately. You can report your matches using the 'Report Loss' button located on the 'Standings' tab. Please note the ‘Report Loss’ link should only be used for League matches and not for tournament matches; you should consult the TD with any questions regarding reporting tournament matches. If you have any problems reporting a loss, you should contact the Admin staff and request assistance.
• Reporting the Loss
  • In one-on-one matches, the loser of the match reports the loss to the winner.
  • In partner matches, each member of the losing team reports a loss to both partners of the winning team. At the end of the match, you would either gain two wins or report two losses.
  • In “free for all” matches (matches in which multiple opponents are competing against each other without partners), each loser of the match must report a loss to one overall winner.
  • When playing matches with more than one opponent, it is important for losses to be reported in the proper order if rank will be affected by the order of report. You must report to the better-ranked opponent first in those cases. It is your responsibility to make sure you report in the correct order when necessary. Not doing so may result in penalty.
• Unreported Matches
  • If your opponent does not report their loss within one hour after completing the match or prior to starting another match, you should click on the “Contact Admin” link and then use the “Unreported Match” form.


Tournaments
The rules for a Tournament are determined by the Tournament Director hosting the event. You will find a summary of each individual Tournament, including a Rules page, if you follow the link for that specific Tournament.

League-Specific Rules
LEAGUE RULES

***TOURNEY RULES***

These rules apply to ALL tourneys and all games UNLESS game rules specifically allow for different circumstances.

WE ALL LIVE BY THE GOLDEN RULE HERE: DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE DONE UNTO YOU, WITH THIS IN MIND WE ASK THAT ALL MEMBERS ARE RESPECTFUL TO THE MEMBERS AND STAFF OF THIS WONDERFUL LEAGUE. ABSOLUTELY NO FOWL OR VULGAR LANGUAGE WILL BE PERMITTED TOWARDS ANY LEAGUE OR STAFF MEMBERS. IF THERE IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IT IS NOT TO BE DONE IN THE LOBBY. TAKE ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO A PRIVATE TABLE ALONG WITH AN ADMIN TO GET THE ISSUE RESOLVED. THIS WILL HELP KEEP DRAMA DOWN AS WELL AS UNNECESSARY ARGUING TO A MINIMUM.

ABSOLUTELY NO MULTI-TASKING WILL BE PERMITTED DURING ANY TOURNEY THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED IN OR SUBBING IN. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: THE I.MING OF OTHER MEMBERS, HOSTING ANOTHER TOURNEY, OR ANYTHING THAT WILL PREVENT THE GAME FROM MOVING ON IN A TIMELY FASHION.

ALL DISPUTES WITH A TOURNEY SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WITH THE TD THAT IS HOSTING THE GAME. SEND THEM A MESSAGE AND ASK THEM TO STOP THE GAME SO THAT THE ISSUE CAN BE RESOLVED. THE TD WILL ASK THE PLAYERS TO STOP PLAY AND ADDRESS THE CONCERN THAT YOU MAY HAVE, ONCE IT IS HANDLED THEY WILL ASK FOR THE GAME TO RESUME. THE TD HOSTING THE GAME HAS FINAL SAY OVER ALL MATTERS.

THE TD WILL MAKE ALL TABLES AND INVITE THE FIRST PERSON IN PAIRINGS THEN THE REMAINING PLAYERS. FIRST PERSON LISTED HAS FIRST CHOICE OF SEAT AND SUBS.

FAST PLAY IS EXPECTED AND APPRECIATED AT ALL TIMES!! WE UNDERSTAND THAT EVERYONE WANTS TO HAVE A GOOD TIME, WE ALL DO. SO PLEASE TRY TO TALK BETWEEN THROWING YOUR CARDS TO KEEP THE GAME MOVING AT A STEADY PACE. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT SOME OF OUR MEMBERS HAVE DIAL-UP AND SLOW CONNECTIONS AS WELL AS PING ISSUES SO WE WILL GIVE YOU 10 SECONDS TO MAKE YOUR PLAY. IF YOU DO NOT MAKE A PLAY THE T.D WILL ASK IF YOU ARE OK. IF YOU DO NOT REPLY YOU WILL BE GIVEN A WARNING. AFTER 2 WARNINGS IN THE SAME TOURNEY FOR SLOW PLAY YOU WILL BE DQ'D. IF IT IS A PING, FREEZE OR BOOT ISSUE THE TIMER WILL BE APPLIED. IF YOU HAVE SUDDEN CONNECTION ISSUES THE T.D. MAY BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

FOR ALL REGULAR GAMES (GAMES THAT ARE EXPECTED TO GO TO 10 POINTS) THERE WILL BE A 20 MINUTE CLOCK ON THE TABLE. FOR ALL QUICKIE GAMES (GAMES LIKE SPEED, OR ONES THAT DO NOT GO TO 10 POINTS) THERE IS A 10 MINUTE CLOCK ON THE TABLE. THE T.D. WILL POST THE T.T. (TABLE TIME)AND KEEP TRACK OF THE TIME, GIVING THE PLAYERS A 3 MINUTE WARNING AND ONE MINUTE WARNING. ONCE THE TIME HAS EXPIRED THE TEAM WITH THE MOST POINTS WINS. IN THE EVENT OF A TIED SCORE THE T.D. WILL REQUEST ONE MORE HAND TO BE PLAYED AS A TIE BREAKER TO DETERMINE THE WINNER.

M.I.A AND FREEZE CLOCK IS AS FOLLOWS:
IF YOU REGISTER IN THE TOURNEY AND ARE HAVING TROUBLE GETTING INTO THE LOBBY, LET THE T.D. KNOW! THEY WILL PUT YOU ON A 10 MINUTE TIMER TO ALLOW YOU TIME TO GET INTO THE LOBBY. IF A MEMBER THAT IS REGISTERED IN A TOURNEY IS BOOTED FROM THE LOBBY, OR FREEZES AT ANY POINT DURING THEIR ROUND THEY ARE PUT ON A 10 MINUTE TIMER. YOU ONLY HAVE 1 TIMER DURING THE TOURNEY AND THE T.D. WILL KEEP TRACK OF THE TIME USED. ONCE THE TIME HAS BEEN USED YOU WILL BE DQ'D. HOWEVER, IF AFTER 3 MINUTES YOU HAVE NOT RETURNED TO THE LOBBY A TEMPORARY SUB WILL BE PUT IN PLACE UNTIL YOU GET BACK. THIS WILL KEEP THE GAME MOVING. WHEN YOU RETURN, AT THE END OF THE CURRANT HAND THE SUB WILL STAND AND YOU WILL RESUME YOUR SEAT. IF YOU DO NOT GET BACK IN TIME THE SUB WILL STAY AND THE A.A. (AUTO ADVANCE) WILL BE ANNOUNCED TO THE TABLE.

LONERS ARE ALLOWED FOR MOST OF OUR GAMES AS LONG AS YOUR TEAM HAS 7 POINTS OR LESS. IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE AND GO ALONE ON 8 OR MORE POINTS THE HAND IS SKIPPED, THE OPPOSING TEAM WILL DECIDE ON HOW MANY TIMES TO SKIP, 1 OR 2. THIS DOES NOT COUNT AS A BOO.

BOO RULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
ALL PLAYERS REGISTERED IN A TOURNEY IS ALLOWED A TOTAL OF 3 BOO'S FOR THAT TOURNEY, UNLESS SPECIFIED WITH-IN THE GAME RULES THAT ARE POSTED IN THE LOBBY AND AT THE TABLE. WHEN A PERSON BOO'S THE OPPOSING TEAM WILL DECIDE IF THE HAND IS SKIPPED 1 OR 2 TIMES. THE TD WILL RESUME THE GAME AFTER THE NUMBER OF SKIPS HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED. HOWEVER, THERE ARE NO BOO'S ALLOWED IN THE FINAL ROUND. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE FINALIST AND YOU BOO YOU WILL BE D.Q'D. IF YOUR SUB BOO'S IT DOES NOT COUNT AGAINST YOU. IF YOU REACH 3 BOO'S OR ARE A FINALIST AND BOO YOU WILL BE D.Q'D SO BE CAREFUL!!!

TEAM/PARTNER TOURNEY RULES & POLICIES
* SUBS ARE ALLOWED IN A TEAM TOURNAMENT. IF A PLAYER GOES MIA, THE REMAINING TEAM MEMBER(S) WILL BE ALLOWED A SUB. IF THE MIA TEAM MEMBER DOES NOT RETURN BEFORE THE TIMER EXPIRES, HE/SHE WILL BE DQ'D BUT HIS/HER TEAM WILL BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN THE TOURNEY WITH A SUB. WIN/LOSS RECORD WILL BE ADJUSTED FOR ANY PLAYER WHO WAS AFFECTED BY THE MIA PLAYER - THE MIA PLAYER WILL RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF LOSSES FOR OPPONENTS AND ALL OPPONENTS WILL RECEIVE A WIN - REGARDLESS OF THE TABLE RESULT. * BOO - BOO RULES APPLY TO THE ENTIRE TEAM - 2 BOOS PER TEAM AND ENTIRE TEAM DQ'D ON 3RD BOO.

MOST OF ALL ...
GOOD LUCK AND LET'S HAVE FUN ANGELS!
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  Top Ten
  The purpose of the League is to climb to the top and the competition for the rungs in the Top Ten is high. As such, we have special rules that apply for members in the Top Ten.
  • Inactivity
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